Financial support is available to help young artists access Continuing Studies creative programs. Scholarships are open to students who identify as Indigenous or who face financial barriers to participate.
ECU Continuing Studies, in partnership with the Vancouver Art Gallery, offers 2 full tuition scholarship for students with Indigenous ancestry and 2 full tuition scholarships for those who face financial barriers. The scholarships do not include costs for transportation, accommodation, supplies, or meals.
Are you someone who is interested in:
- what goes on behind-the-scenes in a public gallery?
- connecting with curators, artists and cultural practitioners?
- experimenting with materials and making?
- developing your artistic expression and voice as young creative?
Eligibility
Age Requirement: Youth 15 to 18 years of age or who will be entering Grades 10, 11 or 12 in Fall 2026.
To be considered, you must meet the eligibility criteria listed in the application form. Only complete applications will be reviewed. A personal statement that shares your story and why you believe you should receive the scholarship is to be included in the application.
The scholarship covers tuition only. It does not include transportation, accommodation, supplies, or meals.
Application Deadline
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 4:00pm PST
Scholarship Selection
After the application deadline, the Selection Committee will carefully review all submissions and choose the scholarship recipients. While not everyone who applies will be successful, we sincerely value your time and effort in sharing your story with us. Scholarship recipients will be notified by September 30, 2026.
Questions?
Contact teens@ecuad.ca